Exhibits & Galleries in Thornton, CA

Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

Do you like whodunits, creepy psychological thrillers, or even cozy detective tales? Join your fellow mystery fans in our Mystery & Thriller book discussion group! This month's selection is The Never Game by Jeffrey Deaver

ARTful Conversations

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

ARTful Conversations is an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Everyone can write poetry, and everyone is welcome! Facilitated by art historian Valerie Taylor and poet Tina Demirdjian, this collaborative workshop invites participants to learn about the current..

Fresh Faces at foaSOUTH

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Haines Gallery – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

@ About Event Details About the Artists Gallery Plan Your Visit Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle & Once The Ocean Floor With Four Artists Presented By Haines Gallery Haines Gallery presents two dynamic exhibitions – Andy Goldsworthy: For Olle and Once The Ocean Floor: Photography By John Chiara, Linda...

Animated Loops and GIFs

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Bubble Bonanza

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Hiller Aviation Museum · 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, 94070, San Carlos, CA

Discover the world of rockets! Use a variety of common craft materials to convert a bottle into a high performance rocket vehicle.

Brand 54: National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

Brand Library & Art Center and the Brand Associates are pleased to present Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper . This year’s annual exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country. Juror Tracy Bartley, whose years of experience in contemporary fine art...

Through the Decades at Casa Romantica

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters · 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit showcasing historic and contemporary works from the Festival’s Permanent Art Collection.

Experimental Animation

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore: Tied/Untied

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Fort Mason Center · 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123, San Francisco, CA

Matt Passmore’s Tied/Untied Sculpture greats visitors to the Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture waterfront campus.

Paper Marbling for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Newark Library — Curiosity Shop · Fremont, CA · Ages 9+

Ebru is the traditional Turkish art of water marbling . Using specialized tools, pigments are floated on water to create patterns that are then captured on paper. Come try this unique art form with an instructor from Studio Mavi Art . You will learn about the history of ebru and get to create your..

Alta / A Human Atlas of a City of Angels

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM UTC · Glendale Central Library · 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale, CA · Ages 18+

ReflectSpace, in partnership with the Getty Conservation Institute, presents Alta / A Human Atlas of the City of Angels , an internationally acclaimed social impact project by UK-based artist Marcus Lyon. The exhibition weaves together portraiture, personal narratives, and ancestral DNA data to map.

From Pebbles to Art

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Oceanside Public Library · 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, Oceanside, CA

Turn ordinary stones into extraordinary art! Join us at the library for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where you’ll use rocks, pebbles, and natural materials to design your own work of art. We’ll...

"Underwater Bottleneck" by Elizabeth Criss and Sari Scheer

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 7:00 AM UTC · Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station · 1020 East Palmer Avenue, Glendale, CA

Underwater Bottleneck reimagines the Gas Station as a deep-sea tableau. Schools of fish crafted from discarded plastics and repurposed wine bottles float gracefully overhead, as jellyfish drift above a glowing mound of empty jugs – a scene that reflects both ocean resilience and fragility....

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–5:20 PM UTC · Children's Library Little Theater · Beverly Hills, CA

Childrens Storytimes: Family Open (all ages welcome!). https://www.beverlyhills.org/calendar.aspx?EID=2785

Pokémon Art Camp

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Malibu Bluffs Park · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=15285

Wear Your Pride

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Sunland - Tujunga Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

Come hang out at the library and create a tie dye design to rep your Pride flag or favorite soccer team. We’ll provide all the dye, supplies, and instructions.Teens can tie dye a bandana or cotton tee from...

Asking Better Questions: The Art of Prompting with Copilot

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Virtual location · Orange, CA

Copilot’s usefulness depends on how you ask. In this session, staff and faculty will explore prompt design techniques that lead to clearer, more accurate, and more usable outputs. The workshop emphasizes clarity, iteration, and thoughtful guidance rather than trial-and-error prompting.

Digital Drawing With Procreate

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Foster City Library — Programming Area · San Mateo, CA

Join us on select Tuesdays for Procreate Basics Class - part of the Digital Artistry with ProCreate Series. Unleash your creativity and redefine your artistic boundaries! This class is meant for complete beginners. Space is limited; unless you have your own device and software, no registration is...

Better Read than Dead: Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Alpine Library · 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA

Do you like whodunits, creepy psychological thrillers, or even cozy detective tales? Join your fellow mystery fans in our Mystery & Thriller book discussion group! This month's selection is

Mirror Art: What Would You Like to See in the Mirror?

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Sun Valley Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA

We're making mirrors for the Sun Valley Branch. Help choose the images you'd like to see in the mirror. Participants will add pictures to large foil...

Banned Books Book Club (Kristine-Ailsa)

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA

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Teen Origami Club

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM UTC · Malabar Branch Library · Los Angeles, CA · Ages 10–17

The Teen Origami Club is a welcoming space for participants of all levels to learn the Japanese art of paper folding—transforming simple paper into animals, objects, or complex designs, fostering...

Old-time Tune Jam @Central Art & Music

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704, Berkeley, CA

Every third Tuesday of the month, come up to the Central Library 5th Floor for this old-time tune jam hosted by the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention! We'll play traditional instrumental tunes from the American old-time repertoire on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and all reasonably compatible...

Adult Book Club @ Brewitt

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:30 AM–1:30 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=4036+E+Anaheim+St%2C+Long+Beach%2C+CA+90804" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brewitt Neighborhood Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St. 90804</a> · Long Beach, CA · Ages 18+

Join us for our monthly Adult Book Club discussion with this month's book: Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii by Kate Quinn.We'll dive into the intersecting lives of six distinct characters as they navigate the hours before and during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

Summer Reading Program

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Carmichael Library · 5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608, Sacramento, CA

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Teen Art Series: Pride Lanterns @ Michelle Obama

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=5870+Atlantic+Ave%2C+Long+Beach%2C+CA+90805" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave. 90805</a> · Long Beach, CA · Ages 13–18

Teens, join us for our crafting series this summer! Today we will decorate glass lanterns for pride month! For teens ages 13-18. Supplies are limited.

Teen Henna DIY

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · <a href="https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/la-pintoresca-branch/" target="_blank">La Pintoresca Branch Library</a> · Pasadena, CA · Ages 10–17

Explore the art of henna with SRO Entertainers. Try striking designs, learn techniques, and create something uniquely yours in a relaxed space. All supplies provided; bring your ideas.Registration required. Signups open up May 1 at 10 a.m. For accessibility information and requests, contact the...

Brush Painting Workshop

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:15 AM–1:45 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, Montrose, CA

Explore different brush painting techniques during these workshops. Due to its popularity, instructor Robyn Butcher-Whitla, an artist, illustrator, teacher, tutor and life coach, is conducting an additional brush painting workshop each month. Expand your crafting skills in this special workshop....

Pride Month Book Club: Opting Out

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA

Register here and pick up a copy of the book at Buena Vista Branch Library's Information Desk, and read it before the meeting. For grades 6-12 only. Books will be available to pickup starting May 26. We will be reading Opting Out by Maia Kobabe (e/eir) and Swati "Lucky" Skikumar (they/them), a new..

San Carlos Stitchers

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Carlos Library — Meeting Room A · San Mateo, CA

Do you like to crochet or knit? Bring your own crochet, knitting or hand craft sewing project and meet other local stitchers in this informal drop-in group. Skills are not taught here, but anyone can practice and socialize. We meet weekly from 6:00-7:55 PM on Tuesdays.

Inclusive Book Club with AAC (Online Event)

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Fremont, CA · Fremont, CA

Hello Book Club Families, Book of the Week: Magic Tree House: Stage Fright on A Summer Night Jack and Annie travel in their magic tree house to Elizabethan London, where they become actors in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and try to rescue a tame bear. About our Inclusive Book Club:...

Family Art Day

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Education Commons · 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, Laguna Beach, CA

Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment...

Creative Arts

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

This hands-on, in-person program at the Casa Verdugo Library is designed to introduce 5 - 12 year-olds to different art techniques and materials. Often we will learn about the elements of art by exploring the works of famous artists. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our...

Ceramic Tile Painting

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Descanso Library · 9545 River Drive, Descanso, CA · Ages 18+

Join us in painting tile drink coasters in the first of our adult adventures in our Summer Learning series. This program, as all programs at the library, is free for all adults. All supplies are provided.

Arts & Crafts for Adults

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Cypress Branch Library · Orange County, CA

Bling your book! Decorate the cover of a book with flat-backed gems. Bring your own book or use one of ours. Open to the first 16 people. Adults 18+

Origami for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 16, 10:15 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Bascom Branch Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 6–12

Make designs like a sailboat, penguin, frog, or samurai helmet using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers! This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A staff member or volunteer will be available for assistance. Registration...

Art History Discussion Group

In 1 week · Wed, Jun 17, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC

Want to learn more about art but feel like you don't have time? Join us on the third Wednesday of the month as we explore artists and works of art from a variety of times and traditions. All knowledge levels welcome. This program will be provided by South County Regional library staff. How to Join..